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I received the inspiration for this painting from a painting I saw in a book, although I don’t remember the name of the piece or the artist. I wanted to do something simple and geometric, as many of my previous works had been the opposite.
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‘’Not PB’’. Painted December 2004. Oil on canvas. | align: center | border |
Omma
The original idea for this painting was to have a simple, "three-way explosion" of cool colors on a background of red fading into yellow. The color explosion evolved into something a little more intricate while painting.
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’’Omma’’. Painted December 2004. Oil on canvas. | align: center | border |
Sangdoongi
This painting was also inspired by a work I saw in a book. Midway through this painting, I was struck with the idea to do something I had never tried before; I scraped the top layer of paint off using a putty knife.1
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’’Sangdoongi’’. Painted January 2005. Oil on canvas. | align: center | border |
1 Gicleé prints of the paintings displayed herein are available from the author’s website: http://www.artbyhansen.com. Some originals are also available.
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The Names? by markmcb :: NR7 :: Show
Brandon, where did you come up with the names for these paintings? They’re all very interesting. I’m just curious.
Btw, I think the first one should be renamed, "Friggin’ Window to Hell or Something Else that’s on Fire." And the last one would make a nice NIN album cover. :-)
Bravo! by Valerie :: NR5 :: Show
Wow Brandon, I really like your paintings. The color combinations are very engaging, especially in Omma, with the oranges and yellows in the background. Great job!
I was curious about the book which influenced Sangdoongi and Not PB. What book or artist inspired them?
Nice Work by Anonymous :: NR0 :: Show
Nice paintings. Do you decorate your house with your own art work? Have you ever sold one?
Computer Screen Can't Do Justice by mwhite :: NR4 :: Show
Brandon, nice work. I like the paintings, particularly Not PB.
I wonder how large the actual paintings are?
The disappointing thing about this type of post is that, to me, so much is lost in "displaying" your artwork on a web site, especially something like an oil painting. I’d guess that it really takes away from the paintings. I’m no art buff, but having stumbled into a few museums now and then, I’ve always been amazed at how different a painting can look (and feel?) when you see it in person. The Mona Lisa, for example, is a pittily little painting and that’s rarely captured in an internet gallery or an art book.
What does Robin Williams (Sean) say to Matt Damon (Will) in Good Will Hunting when he’s demonstrating Will’s lack of first hand experience outside Boston?
So if I asked you about art you could give me the skinny on every art book ever written…Michelangelo? You know a lot about him I bet. Life’s work, criticisms, political aspirations. But you couldn’t tell me what it smells like in the Sistine Chapel. You’ve never stood there and looked up at that beautiful ceiling.
I guess I’m saying I can’t see the texture so well or smell you’re dirty underwear lying under the paintings in your bedroom, Brandon. And that’s a shame. (Well….you get my gist.) Still, I like the paintings and appreciate the post.
Better image by Brandon :: NR9 :: Show
There is a better image of Sangdoongi in the article now. Mark might not think it as fit for a NIN cover, but it’s a much more accurate representation.
Size May Matter by Pigskinny :: NR0 :: Show
Brandon, I agree with one of the comments made earlier, the dimensions would help the visualization and or appreciation of your touch on the canvas. Being the proud owner of one of the recent oil paintings, though otherwise ignorant, I got off on the variety of textures coaxed out of the oil paint. Keep up the good work and don’t store on top of dirty underthings. I really don’t mean to be captious.